Common Name

INCI Name

Camelina sativa (seed) Oil

Origin

Germany

Source

Camelina Seeds are mechanically pressed to yield a Golden Yellow to Pale Yellow Vegetable Oil with a slight nutty odour. The Camelina plant has beautiful Golden Yellow flowers and is grown as a rotation crop is the South of Germany along with Lentils or Peas. Also referred to as 'Gold of Pleasure' Oil.

Qualities

Certified Organic Camelina Seed Oil is rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids (C18:3 a-linoleic Acid) to about 40%. The Linolic Acid content is around 14 - 20% making it a very interesting oil. It also has a longer than usual shelf life due to naturally occuring concentration of Tocopherols at circa 100mg per 100grams. Organic Camelina Seed Oil can be used in Facial Serums as it is packed with antioxidants.